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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,759.56, 70,155.72 and 29,208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,759.56, 70,155.72 and 29,208.84 is: 43,823.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,759.56 : 70,155.72 = 29,208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,759.56/70,155.72 = 29,208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,759.56x = 70,155.72 × 29,208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,759.56x = 2,049,167,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,167,200.56/46,759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,823.49

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